Alabama heads to rocking and rolling Kyle Field to face Texas A&M on Sept. 14.

Apparently, the date can’t arrive soon enough for Aggies’ athletic director, Eric Hyman. As if he doesn’t mind waking up giants, Hyman pulled a Gig ‘em with a joke during the Brazos County A&M Club Coach’s Night.

Eric Hyman to the crowd at BCA&M Coach's Night: "What does the moon and Texas A&M have in common? We control the Tide."

Not one to add fuel, A&M coach Kevin Sumlin stepped to the podium and followed with: “No pressure, Eric. Thank you.”

Of course, the Aggies were the lone team able to defeat Alabama last season, winning 29-24 in front of a stunned Tuscaloosa crowd. The Tide won the ones that mattered most, though—the SEC championship game and the national championship.

Alabama fans following the exchange reminded Hyman of that immediately and often. It was only a joke, but something tells me Nick Saban isn't laughing.